Key points
- Russia has been included in the UN’s list of shame for crimes against children for the fourth time.
- In Ukraine, the UN recorded 1,899 serious violations of children’s rights by Russian military forces in 2025.
- Among them were 94 child fatalities and 753 injuries.
- The UN confirmed killings, maiming, sexual violence, and the use of children as informants.
- 2025 was the worst year on record, with 38,558 violations reported worldwide.
Russia has been included in the UN’s list of shame for crimes against children for the fourth time. This was reported by the Ministry of Social Policy, citing the UN Secretary-General’s annual report “Children and Armed Conflict” for 2025.
During the past year, the UN recorded 1,899 serious violations of children’s rights in Ukraine, committed by Russian military forces. Among them were the deaths of 94 children and injuries to 753 more.
The UN verified numerous cases of child killings and maiming, sexual violence, the use of minors as informants, and attacks on educational, medical, and critical infrastructure facilities. The situation regarding child protection in Ukraine remains complex due to the continuation of Russian attacks on the civilian population.
The report emphasizes that 2025 was the worst year on record for such monitoring. Worldwide, 38,558 violations of children’s rights were confirmed in conflict zones.
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